Vagabond Voyages

⛵️ Leaving everything behind to live on a sailboat… with no return date. Tom and I met in 2013… and a year later, we bought a 31-foot steel sailboat on Lake Neuchâtel❤️ For 3 years, every weekend and holiday was spent preparing it for the big departure. In 2017, our little yellow sailboat, Vagabond, was transported to the south of France… and then the journey began! This boat, simple and witho…

Sanma, Vanuatu· Sep 2026

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We were running out of everything… | Vanuatu Vlog #139A cruising couple completes a 44-nautical-mile passage to Luganville, Vanuatu, for essential provisioning and waste disposal.Sep 25, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration36:42

Views10K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

We had to leave… we didn't know what to expect | Vanuatu Vlog #138A cruising couple re-anchors at Port Stanley, Malekoula, after identifying an uncharted reef near their initial position.Sep 11, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedSep 11, 2026

Duration33:14

Views19K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

We didn't expect this in Ambrym! | Sailing Vanuatu. Vlog 137Cruising sailors anchor on black sand in Ambrym, Vanuatu, and learn the risks of excessive kava consumption.Sep 4, 2026 · Malampa, Vanuatu

PublishedSep 4, 2026

Duration28:28

Views8K

LocationMalampa, Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Teak bungs... then the worst seasickness of my life. Vlog 136Tom replaces 30 teak deck bungs in Gaspard Bay before a rough 16-nautical-mile passage to Ambrym, Vanuatu.Aug 28, 2026 · Malampa, Vanuatu

PublishedAug 28, 2026

Duration28:28

Views12K

LocationMalampa, Vanuatu

Sailing Vanuatu: bad weather, life on board and bread recipe. Vlog 135A sailboat crew navigates unseasonable 40-knot squalls and performs onboard repairs while anchored in Vanuatu.Aug 21, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedAug 21, 2026

Duration30:32

Views8K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

What to bring when visiting the islands of Vanuatu? vlog 133A cruising couple delivers supplies to a village in the Maskelynes, Vanuatu, while managing poor anchorage conditions.Aug 14, 2026 · Malampa, Vanuatu

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Duration25:55

Views6K

LocationMalampa, Vanuatu

A mission that gives the journey its true meaning. Vlog 134Tom and Anissia navigate from Eromango to Port-Vila, Vanuatu, for technical repairs and to restock supplies.Aug 7, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedAug 7, 2026

Duration41:53

Views7K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

After a rough night, one click... and it all disappears.A 2-terabyte hard drive containing weeks of footage was accidentally formatted while the boat was anchored in Vanuatu.Jul 31, 2026

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Duration19:39

Views7K

Withdrawing money in Vanuatu… I was genuinely terrified! | Vlog 132The crew replaces a broken plastic furling pulley with a stainless steel version while anchored in Tanna.Jul 24, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedJul 24, 2026

Duration35:24

Views6K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

Mount Yasur... and the story of a small sailboat circling the globe 🌋 | Vanuatu. Vlog 131Cruisers hike Mount Yasur in Vanuatu and discuss the maintenance and navigation benefits of 31-foot sailboats.Jul 17, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedJul 17, 2026

Duration33:50

Views5K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

After 3 and a half days at sea… Welcome to Vanuatu! Vlog 131Vagabond's 470-mile Fiji-to-Vanuatu passage ends with a GPS failure at Port-Résolution's narrow night entrance.Jul 10, 2026 · Sanma, Vanuatu

PublishedJul 10, 2026

Duration30:25

Views7K

LocationSanma, Vanuatu

After months of struggles… heading to Vanuatu! A rough start! Vlog 129The autopilot fails in 3-meter swells leaving Fiji; the Windpilot wind vane steers the entire rough first night.Jul 3, 2026 · Ba, Fiji

PublishedJul 3, 2026

Duration34:20

Views7K

LocationBa, Fiji

After 2 months of repairs, we thought we were finally heading back out... Vlog 128A shortened hydraulic ram prevents air purging from Vagabond's autopilot, stranding the crew in Fiji.Jun 26, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedJun 26, 2026

Duration42:13

Views7K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

I had to get away. Vlog 127Flying to Sydney to purchase a refurbished laptop proved more cost-effective than shipping one to Fiji.Jun 19, 2026 · Sydney, Australia

PublishedJun 19, 2026

Duration31:16

Views7K

LocationSydney, Australia

Hull maintenance complete, engine repaired: Vagabond is finally back in the water! | Vlog 126A cruising couple completes hull sanding, antifouling, and engine reassembly during a shipyard haul-out in Fiji.Jun 12, 2026 · Lautoka, Fiji

PublishedJun 12, 2026

Duration35:29

Views7K

LocationLautoka, Fiji

Solving the problems... Leaving without an autopilot? We were ready to do it... Vlog 125The crew repairs a failing hydraulic autopilot by replacing motor brushes and bleeding air from the lines.Jun 5, 2026 · Vuda Marina

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration35:06

Views7K

LocationVuda Marina

We almost lost the boat's engine 😱 Our worst nightmare (Vlog 124)A blocked deck drain caused water to back up through an anti-siphon loop into a Yanmar engine.May 22, 2026 · Fidji

PublishedMay 22, 2026

Duration32:37

Views9K

LocationFidji

Back to the boat, the first surprises 😅 | Vlog 123Replacing engine mounts and batteries after long-term storage is essential for restoring vessel maneuverability and engine health.May 15, 2026 · Tonga

PublishedMay 15, 2026

Duration36:19

Views7K

LocationTonga

AIS: Essential at sea? Our experience after a major scareA modern AIS transponder with an integrated antenna splitter improves vessel visibility and collision avoidance at sea.May 10, 2026

PublishedMay 10, 2026

Duration23:26

Views9K

He almost went home alone… nothing went as planned… Vlog 122Returning to a boat after a cyclone requires checking for corrosion and verifying battery health.May 8, 2026 · Fiji

PublishedMay 8, 2026

Duration34:16

Views8K

LocationFiji

How do we fund our trip? We answer all your questions (FAQ)Cruisers fund their voyage by working seasonal, high-wage temporary contracts in Switzerland during annual returns home.May 1, 2026

PublishedMay 1, 2026

Duration44:11

Views8K

Ce monde existe vraiment… immersion sous l’eau aux Fidji 🌊 images magnifiques pour se détendreThe video contains no actionable sailing information or descriptive content.Apr 26, 2026 · Fiji

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration13:23

Views1K

LocationFiji

They live on the water in Switzerland 🇨🇭 (and we finally met Javerne!) Vlog 121Tom and Anissia meet the retired crew of Catamaran Javerne on Lac Léman and swap route notes for Southeast Asia.Apr 24, 2026 · Suisse

PublishedApr 24, 2026

Duration34:14

Views6K

LocationSuisse

End of sailing season: we're leaving the boat in Fiji... Vlog 120Full Fiji cyclone-season layup: marina checklist, mooring setup, and no cyclone insurance accepted.Apr 17, 2026 · Fidji

PublishedApr 17, 2026

Duration26:51

Views5K

LocationFidji

Cyclone, leaks and preparations… the stress is rising... Vlog 119A catamaran crew secures their boat for cyclone season by doubling lines, sealing electronics, and dehumidifying interiors.Apr 10, 2026 · Fidji

PublishedApr 10, 2026

Duration28:11

Views6K

LocationFidji

Cyclone season in Fiji: preparing the boat for 4 months ⚓ Vlog 118A 31-foot sailboat crew cleans, strips sails, and sanitizes their vessel for cyclone season storage in Fiji.Apr 3, 2026 · Fidji

PublishedApr 3, 2026

Duration29:03

Views6K

LocationFidji

A crowded anchorage… almost empty 😳 (is it paradise?). VLOG 117A 31-foot sailboat crew manages marine toilet repairs and shallow-water navigation while cruising the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji.Mar 27, 2026 · Fidji

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration27:58

Views7K

LocationFidji

Why are the boats buried here? Vlog 116Vuda Marina's cyclone pit storage system has prevented major boat damage since 2012.Mar 20, 2026 · Ba, Fiji

PublishedMar 20, 2026

Duration31:05

Views12K

LocationBa, Fiji

Black manta rays in Fiji… and meeting the village chiefs of the Yasawa Islands. Vlog 115The crew follows traditional Fijian sevusevu protocol to gain village access while navigating the reef-heavy Yasawa Islands.Mar 13, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedMar 13, 2026

Duration25:37

Views4K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

YASAWAS 🇫🇯 | The MOST BEAUTIFUL anchorage of our world tour? & kava ceremony. VLOG 114Electronic charts in Fiji are often inaccurate, requiring sailors to use satellite imagery and visual navigation.Feb 27, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedFeb 27, 2026

Duration24:12

Views5K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

50-knot gusts… and the Navy on board. Vlog 11350-knot katabatic gusts in the Yasawas flipped a solar panel with the autopilot already broken.Feb 20, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedFeb 20, 2026

Duration20:26

Views6K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

Fiji: incredible fishing and dream snorkeling! | Vlog 112Sailing Fiji without autopilot: hand-steering day hops, unreliable charts, and exceptional snorkeling.Feb 13, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedFeb 13, 2026

Duration27:34

Views7K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

🎉 10,000 subscribers! A surprise to thank you (winners announced)The creators discuss the financial and technical realities of maintaining a sailing YouTube channel while working ashore.Feb 8, 2026

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration15:31

Views4K

FIJI: We didn't expect to find THE best marina here! 🌴 Vlog 111Navi Island Marina in Savusavu costs 20 euros a night and includes free shuttle boats to the main island.Jan 30, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedJan 30, 2026

Duration30:00

Views7K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

4 days at sea… seasickness behind us, finally Fiji | VLOG 110Autopilot fails three hours out of Tonga; a wind vane carries the boat to Fiji over four days.Jan 23, 2026 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedJan 23, 2026

Duration25:04

Views7K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

Dernières nouvelles... et le projet rencontreJan 19, 2026

PublishedJan 19, 2026

Duration8:45

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When the autopilot fails us in the middle of the crossing to Fiji | VLOG 109The autopilot fails three hours out of Tonga; a Windpilot wind vane steers the entire passage to Fiji.Jan 16, 2026 · Océan Pacifique

PublishedJan 16, 2026

Duration26:39

Views6K

LocationOcéan Pacifique

A funny visitor in our dinghy... and a broken arm | VLOG 108The crew manages a wrist injury and a venomous sea snake found hiding inside their dinghy in Tonga.Jan 9, 2026 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedJan 9, 2026

Duration23:09

Views6K

LocationVainī, Tonga

16 meters above the water… then this dream anchorage! Vlog 107Climbing the mast to lubricate a faulty anemometer successfully restores wind speed data for the crew.Dec 26, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedDec 26, 2025

Duration22:58

Views4K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Tonga: Our favorite anchorage almost ended badly… Vlog 106Shifting winds and swell force a boat to relocate from a remote Tongan anchorage to Vava'u.Dec 26, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedDec 26, 2025

Duration21:32

Views7K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Journal de bord : les dernières nouvelles et joyeuses fêtes !Dec 23, 2025

PublishedDec 23, 2025

Duration7:14

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Some bad news… | TONGA Vlog 105A cruising sailor manages a persistent dental infection in Tonga while awaiting definitive treatment in Fiji.Dec 19, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedDec 19, 2025

Duration24:25

Views8K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Tonga : WC bouchés, voisins collés… et un mouillage INCROYABLE ! | Vlog 104Blocked marine toilet in Tonga traced to calcium buildup in the outlet hose after three years without service.Dec 12, 2025 · Neiafu, Tonga

PublishedDec 12, 2025

Duration31:19

Views5K

LocationNeiafu, Tonga

Arrival in TONGA: our first impressions... and pigs everywhere! Vlog 103Vava'u customs clearance costs 122 Tongan dollars and requires less paperwork than cruiser forums warned.Dec 5, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedDec 5, 2025

Duration30:43

Views7K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Shaken, exhausted… and amazed: real life at sea. Welcome to Tonga 🐋 (Vlog 102)A two-day passage from Niue to Tonga highlights the importance of checking cooking gas before departure.Nov 28, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedNov 28, 2025

Duration24:08

Views8K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Dream VS Reality: Couple Life on a Sailboat & Rolling Anchorage / Tablet or iPad for Sailing? #101Android tablets drop GPS at critical moments; Tom now recommends iPad over the Blackview Active Pro for navigation.Nov 21, 2025 · Alofi, Niue

PublishedNov 21, 2025

Duration21:27

Views8K

LocationAlofi, Niue

We had never seen an island like this one! (NIUE)! VLOG 100Niue features unique coral geography, whale sightings at anchor, and a lack of traditional public cemeteries.Nov 14, 2025 · Hakupu, Niue

PublishedNov 14, 2025

Duration27:02

Views5K

LocationHakupu, Niue

NIUE, the most surprising island in the Pacific! Vlog 99Yachts visiting Niue must use mooring buoys to protect coral and pay daily fees of 30 NZD.Nov 7, 2025 · Alofi, Niue

PublishedNov 7, 2025

Duration29:03

Views7K

LocationAlofi, Niue

After 10 days at sea, we discover a truly unique country! 🇳🇺 Vlog 98The sailboat Vagabond uses a wharf-side crane to hoist its dinghy ashore upon arriving at Niue.Oct 31, 2025 · Alofi, Niue

PublishedOct 31, 2025

Duration31:43

Views10K

LocationAlofi, Niue

7 days at sea… the route gets even longer! Vlog 97A cruising couple navigates the South Pacific while managing excessive rolling and heavy gear on their ketch.Oct 24, 2025 · Océan Pacifique Sud

PublishedOct 24, 2025

Duration24:53

Views8K

LocationOcéan Pacifique Sud

Bad weather… and finally a fish! | 5th day of crossing to Niue – Vlog 96A couple navigates a 5-day passage to Niue using a windvane and Starlink for weather updates.Oct 17, 2025 · South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia and Niue

PublishedOct 17, 2025

Duration25:10

Views8K

LocationSouth Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia and Niue

When the sea decides for us… we change our destination ⛵️🌊 Vlog 95The crew reroutes from Suvarov to Niue using Weather4D and Navionics to avoid squalls and conserve diesel.Oct 10, 2025 · Polynésie

PublishedOct 10, 2025

Duration26:10

Views9K

LocationPolynésie

Goodbye French Polynesia… on our way to new horizons! 🌊 | Vlog 94A 38-foot sailboat departs Mopélia for a 580-nautical-mile passage to Suwarrow in light wind conditions.Oct 3, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedOct 3, 2025

Duration24:05

Views7K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

Tsunami alert in Maupiti: our experience... Weather and continuation of the trip... Vlog 93A 35-knot wind and tsunami alert force cruisers to remain at anchor in the Maupélia atoll.Sep 26, 2025 · French Polynesia, France

PublishedSep 26, 2025

Duration21:02

Views8K

LocationFrench Polynesia, France

Life on a forgotten atoll... a lesson in survival. Here we found the purpose of our journey... Vl...The crew of the sailboat *Vagabond* performs maintenance and learns traditional fishing techniques while anchored at Maupélia.Sep 19, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedSep 19, 2025

Duration27:25

Views12K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

Surviving on a remote atoll... and hunting giant crabs! Vlog 91Tom and Anissia document subsistence fishing and coconut crab hunting while anchored at the remote Maupélia atoll.Sep 12, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration28:08

Views14K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

LAST STOP: Mopelia, Wild Paradise & Unforgettable Encounters & My severed finger! Vlog 90The crew of *Vagabond* performs deck maintenance and repairs while anchored at the remote atoll of Mopélia.Sep 5, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedSep 5, 2025

Duration30:56

Views11K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

Heading for Maupihaa: an isolated atoll and its impressive pass! Vlog 89A monohull sailboat navigates the narrow, 16-meter-wide pass into Mopélia atoll against a strong outgoing current.Aug 29, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedAug 29, 2025

Duration30:09

Views10K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

Maupiti adventure: bicycle, Swiss army knife, Tahitian oven and breakdown finally identified! Vlog 88The crew troubleshoots a stalling Yanmar diesel engine and reroutes mainsail reefing lines for safer heavy-weather handling.Aug 22, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedAug 22, 2025

Duration28:38

Views7K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

Maupiti: We crossed the most feared pass in Polynesia! Vlog 87Navigating the Maupiti pass requires monitoring swell height and current speed to ensure safe entry into the lagoon.Aug 8, 2025 · Teva I Uta, France

PublishedAug 8, 2025

Duration35:12

Views13K

LocationTeva I Uta, France

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